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January 4, 2006 

SSU RELEASES PRESIDENT’S LIST FOR FALL 2005 QUARTER

             Rita Rice Morris, Ph.D., president of Shawnee State University (SSU), has released the president’s list for the fall 2005 quarter. To be named to the list, students must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 4.0.

OHIO

ATHENS
Ashley Meadows       

BATAVIA
Megan Bailey

BEAVER
Don Edler, Joanna Miller, Laura Vance, Adam Miller

BIDWELL
Kaleb Sias

CHESAPEAKE
Gary Heffner, Thea Brown

CHILLICOTHE
Wesley Hartman, Sherise Anderson, Jessica Moss, Cheryl Oates, Derick Adams

CINCINNATI
William Newby

COAL GROVE
Marissa Collins, Patrick Roush

FRIENDSHIP
Jacob Risner

HILLSBORO
April Anders

IRONTON
Barbara Baumgardner, Andrea Crank

JEFFERSONVILLE
Heidi Neff

LANCASTER
Kelly Hamilton

LUCASVILLE
Emily Hempill, Stephanie Green, Daniel Mains, John Campbell, Jessie Reinhardt, Craig Webb, Timothy Beery, Brandy Pistole, Tishena Wells, Logan Buckler, Bethany Miller, Ted Stidham, Jason Throckmorton, Charles Wills

LOUDONVILLE
Elaine Wilson

MANCHESTER
Ann Poole, Melissa Blythe, Whitney Stricklett

MCDERMOTT
Tracie Crabtree, Kimberly Green, Brian Glenn, Seth Deatley

MINFORD
Jerod Walker, Mikell Rase Henry Waring, Donna Caudill

MOSCOW
Ricky Pollard

NEW BOSTON
Thomas Toft, Jessamyn Sudhakaran

NEW VIENNA
Sarah Colvin

NEWARK
Kaylene Baker

NORTH LEWISBURG
Catherine Edge

OAK HILL
Anna Ramey

OTWAY
Christina Davis, Anthony Johnson

PEEBLES
Marlana Welch, Jason Boothe

 PIKETON
Michelle Richards, Joan Blankenship, Andrew Williams, Jessica Woodruff, Austin Mann

POMEROY
Jeremy Blackston

PORTSMOUTH & WEST PORTSMOUTH
Mary Hull, Jonathan Whitt, Heidi Murta, Mary Morris, Jerilyn Sheets, Jeffrey Hunter, Mintha Hamrick, Joseph McCleese, Mary Burditt, Penny Martin, Deborah Duning, Jacob Augustin, Andrew Newman, Arthur Bogard, Marcy See, Chris Brown, Nikolay Markov, Caroline Burkert, Erica Brown, Amelia Johnson, Kristy Cartee, Debra Lewis, Hoai Tran, Natalie Wheeler, Dwight Mynear, Jene Wright, Heather Russell, Karen Heiskell, Duane Couchot-Vore, Diana Veleva, Freya Swanson, Aaron Jones, Jason Swords, Judith Coker, Katie Peach, Tiffany Cantrell, Matthew Swords, Susie Fennell, Stephani Tyler, Clara Smith

SCIOTOVILLE
Jayma Cooley

SEAMAN
Stephanie Seaman

SOUTH POINT
Bethany Hurst, Shauna Freeman, Kimberly Davis

SOUTH WEBSTER
Christine Simmering

SPRINGFIELD
Beth Eichelberger, Hannah Mattern, Amber Hosier, Kelly Hatas

STOUT
Deanna Phillips, Lisa Spriggs

STRUTHERS
Meredyth Eagon

WAVERLY
Jessica Proehl, Shannon Rudd, Lisa Sheets, Tasha Byrd, William Deacon, Megan Childers, Tamer Ahmed, Danielle Snyder, Julie Hoeckh, Michael Rose, Kelly OBryant

WEST UNION
Bryan Grooms, Kristi Roades, Nancy Hinton

WHEELERSBURG
Brennon Giles, Erin Bussa, Jared Bentley, Maggie Howe, Ashley Armstrong, Adam Conn, Ashley Roberts, Emily Beach, Amy Montavon, Jamie Chamberlin, Julie Barker, Mary Cheek, Kati Schwamberger, Darcy Gafeira, Keri Schwamberger

WILLOW WOOD
Angel Adkins, Lori Harmon

WINCHESTER
Teresa Harper

XENIA
Jennifer Cummins

KENTUCKY

ASHLAND
Alison Webb

GARRISON
Kassandra Bryant

GREENUP
Elizabeth Hannah

FIREBRICK
Derrick Hunt

SOUTH SHORE
Randi Erwin, Charles Uhl, Traci Nickel

VANCEBURG
Monica Stafford, Adriann Cooper, Andrea Bloomfield

WURTLAND
Jill Montgomery

GREECE

ATHENS
Fenot Samuel Awalom

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January 5, 2006 

 

(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

 FREE WORKSHOP FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS AT SSU

             The Ohio Writing Institute Network for Success (WINS) Southern Region will be holding a one-day workshop for high school and middle school English teachers at Shawnee State University (SSU) on January 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
            Participants will meet for breakfast in the Appleton Overlook Lounge on the fourth floor of Massie Hall and then move to Massie room 109.
            Facilitator David Bruce, Ph.D., Kent State University vice president of the Ohio Council of Teachers of Language Arts (OCTELA) will present “Using the Visual to Make Connections with Reading and Writing,” a workshop which shares his expertise in media, literacy, video composition, and writing and reading for grades 7 through 12.  Bruce will focus on using visuals such as storyboards to encourage writing.
            The workshop is free to area English teachers.  Lunch will be provided.  Certificates of attendance will be presented at the end of the workshop. 
            Pre-registration is required and must be submitted by Jan. 6.  The workshop is limited to 20 participants.  Preference will be given to those teaching English at the secondary level.  For more information, please contact Elsie Shabazz, secretary of the English and Humanities Department at (740) 351-3300.  Registration may also be completed by emailing eshabazz@shawnee.edu. 

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January 6, 2006 

 

(By Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

 eBAY: SELLING BASICS CLASS TO BE HELD AT SSU

           From designer shoes to tennis shoes, old exercise equipment to new cars, people have been making money from selling items on eBay. Learn how you can turn your unused items into cash by taking the “eBay: Selling Basics” workshop on Jan. 12 at Shawnee State University (SSU). The workshop will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in room 030 of the Administration Building.
          The workshop is designed to teach the best methods for selling successfully on the eBay Internet site.
          “Participants will learn how to open an account, research and create listings, monitor listings and complete transactions,” said Brenda Covert, manager of Business and industry Training at SSU. “This workshop is for anyone who has been thinking about selling an item on eBay. You will learn how to sell on eBay’s online auction.”
          Covert said the class will be taught by Angella Boulay who has been selling on eBay for over five years and who has been a “Gold-level Power Seller” for over two years.
          “Angella Boulay will teach the basics of successful selling, how to maximize sales and income, and tips for selling on eBay,” Covert said.
          The cost for the workshop is $49 which includes the eBay workbook. To sign up or for more information call (740) 351-3304.

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January 6, 2006 

 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2006 

RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET TO PERFORM AT SSU

           The exciting Russian National Ballet will perform one of its signature pieces, “Giselle,” on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Shawnee State University (SSU) Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, as part of the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association’s season of performances.
          “Giselle opens the second half of our season with one of the finest dance companies in the world,” said Carl Daehler, executive director of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
          The Russian National Ballet was founded in 1989 by Sergei Radchenko, a legendary principal dancer with Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet, who sought to uphold the Grand National tradition of Russian ballet and develop new talent.
          “All the great ballerinas have danced the role of Giselle which features the magnificent but very difficult ‘mad scene’ at the end of Act I,’” said Daehler.
          The epitome of romantic ballet, “Giselle” is a tale of love, death, revenge and forgiveness. Giselle is a peasant girl in love with Prince Albrecht, who disguised himself as a villager to be near the object of his affection. When she finds out Albrecht is betrothed to another, she dies of a broken heart, dooming her to join the Wilis, the vengeful spirits of jilted women who force men to dance to their deaths. The queen of the Wilis captures Albrecht who is spared from the dance of death by Giselle whose love had endured beyond death.
          The Russian National Ballet has been well received around the world, completing two tours of the European continent and Great Britain, including standing-room-only performances at London’s famed Coliseum. The company has also performed in Turkey and Greece and recently completed a two-month tour of Japan, Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong.
          The performance of “Giselle” at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts is made possible by the sponsorship of OSCO Industries Inc. Additional funding for this performance is provided by grants from the Ohio Arts Council and by donations made to the SSU Development Association and Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association.
          The 2005-2006 season at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts continues with the big band tribute to Benny Goodman, “Sing! Sing! Sing!” on March 7, the national tour of the award-winning Broadway musical “Will Rogers’ Follies” on March 21 and 22, Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” on March 28 and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s special “Music from Hollywood” concert on May 25, 2006. More information on these and other programs are available from the McKinley Box Office at (740) 351-3600.
Tickets for the performance of “Giselle” are available at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts McKinley Box Office by calling (740) 351-3600. Tickets are $33 and $28 with discounts for students and families.

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REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR PHARMACY PREP COURSE AT SSU

           Spaces are still available for the 40-hour Pharmacy Tech Prep Course offered through the Shawnee State University (SSU) Office of University Outreach Services.
          The course, to be taught by registered pharmacist Jeremy Janney, manager of the Southern Ohio Medical Center pharmacy, will focus on medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, generic and brand name drugs, dosage calculations and dose conversions, intravenous therapy and aseptic technique, dispensing of prescriptions, unit doses and inventory control.
          Completion of the course, together with on-the-job experience, will prepare participants to take the National Certification Pharmacy Technician Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The National Certification Pharmacy Technician Exam will be given in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Lexington and Louisville, Ky.; and Charleston, W.Va.
          Classes will be held on Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon, from January 11 to March 15 in Massie Hall. The registration fee is $339.
          For more information or to register call Tracy Conn, University Outreach Services representative at (740) 351-3490 or (866) 672-8778.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2006 

SSU RELEASES DEAN’S LIST FOR FALL 2005 QUARTER

           Michael Field, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Shawnee State University (SSU), has released the dean's list for the fall 2005 quarter. To be named to the list, individuals must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

OHIO

ABERDEEN
Annette Whaley

APPLE CREEK
Lauren Beggs

ATHENS
Gonzalo Perez-Beck, Darren Ocheltree, Rachel Caldwell

ALBANY
Joel Jordan, Kirk Crow

BAINBRIDGE
Jessica Driapsa

BALTIC
Breck Finzer

BEAVER
Jessica Osborne, Nathan Ross, America Myers, Cynthia Walters, Lisa Poorman, Cara Havens, Kendra Scaggs, Ashley Adrian, Jerrad Nickell, Ashley Fox, Jason Lawhorn, Bobbi Denner, Stacey Bevins, Patricia Starkey

BETHEL
Kristy Clifton, Kendra Cooper

BLACKLICK
Dominique Macioce

BLUE CREEK
Jessica Kilgallion, Beth Sines

BOLIVAR
Ashley Becknell

BOWLING GREEN
Zachary Falls

BUCYRUS
Amanda Tudor

CAMDEN
Kelly Cottingim

CHESAPEAKE
Brian Hayton, Elizabeth Deskins

CHILLICOTHE
Joseph Tyree, Jillian Mummey, Brett Stout, Tessa Rinehart, Shawn Harrington, Nancy Stout, Chris Germann, Candice Tibbs, Ashley Smith, Marc Secoy, Alisha Cantrell, John Graffis, Jacqueline Mason, Miranda Dunn, Brian Gilliam

CINCINNATI
Eric Spille, Melissa Laugle

CLEVELAND
Polykarpos Panos

COLUMBUS
Christopher Desotelle, Ashley Odom

COOLVILLE
Richard Newell

DUNKIRK
Kendra Marshman

FINDLAY
Dylan Shoemaker

FRANKFORT
Dona Adkins, Nathan Vest

FRANKLIN FURNACE
Tim Yarnell, Jessica Lilly, Amanda Shaner, Patricia Dake, Benjamin Dyer, Joe Salyers, Brittany Tackett, Megan Tackett, Melissa Pearson, Kimberly Jenkins, Leigh Williams, Anna Shane

GALLIPOLIS
Melissa Spriegel, Brian Roush

GALLOWAY
Erin Mulholland

GEORGETOWN
Abigail Watson, Amanda Workman

GROVE CITY
Samantha Byrne

HAMERSVILLE
Lacey Simpson

HARRISON
Joshua Burkart

HAVERHILL
Carrie Blevins

HILLIARD
Tracy Ricker, Mychal Murdock

HILLSBORO
Kenneth Greer, Jennifer Mihalik, Valerie Meyer, Joshua Singleton, Ashley McCullough, Mallory Reed

HOWARD
Monica Canfield

HUBER HEIGHTS
Amanda Looney

IRONTON
Rachel Webb, Natalie Mathis, Param Harris, Ashley Wilson, Kandi Thompson, Megan Butler, Brandi Norris

JACKSON
Laura Jackson, Erica Byler, Josh Evans, Matthew Barnhart

KENSINGTON
Monica Abel

KINGSTON
Kendra Frazier, Megan Mitchell, Jonathan Grimm, Shelley Boldoser

KITTS HILL
Amber Murnahan

LANCASTER
Tiffany Smith, Melia Downour

LITTLE HOCKING
Erin Yerkes, Bethany Eaton

LOGAN
Erin Heischman

LONG BOTTOM
Casey Smith

LOUDONVILLE
Kristin Wilson

LUCASVILLE
Dana Jones, Jessica Carter, Emily Fuhrmann, James Dempsey, Teresa Skaggs, Amy McClaskey, Telena Bevins, Heather Rider, Amy Adkins, John Waddell, Anthony Smith, Lucas Wright, Mallory Pennington, Erica Keller, Meagan Bond, Andrew Keller, Ragina Fritz, Heather Parsons, Tiffany Thompson, Mihee An, Amber Kasper, Jacob Thompson, Sara Chatfield, Monique Strickland, Joshua Keeney, Jessica Messer, Karen Durham, Jeremy Litteral, Tammy Payne-Oliver, Leah Joyce, Sonya Godfrey,

LYNCHBURG
Samantha Runk

MANCHESTER
Shayla Watson, Becky Dryden, Melissa Arnold, Stacey Morrison

MARIETTA
Donovan Harris, Jason Moore

MARION
Stanton Combs, Douglas McCreary, Jessica Ball

MASON
Carmel McHoes

MAYNARD
Amanda Haught

MCDERMOTT
Hannah Ferguson, Stephanie Throckmorton, Ryan Sandlin, Jared Koch, Jeffrey Collins, Jerry Montavon, Kyle Martin, Crystal Redoutey, Tara Crabtree, Kimberly Isaac, Cory Smith, Shawn Hoffer, James Liston, Donald Andre, Danette Colley, Zachary Smith, Alisha Adkins, Cassandra Simon

MEDWAY
Teresa Coppess

MINFORD
Hillary Waulk, Audrey Miller, Kayla Shonkwiler, Joseph Wheeler, Lindsay Howard, Melissa Lewis, Melanie Porter, Katie Cordle, Physcilla Walk, Holly Moore

MOUNT ORAB
Veronica Olivieri

NEW BOSTON
Jennifer Day, Erica Adkins, Catherine Metzler, Carissa Mccann

NEW CARLISLE
Tyler Siemon

NORTH CANTON
Jessica Williams

OAK HILL
Carrie Copley

ORIENT
Carly Cameron

OTWAY
Melissa Hoople, Stephen Cable, Dwayne Smith, Jessica Shelpman, Lisa Banks, Alisha Ferguson, Amanda Browning, Ronald Bowman, Brandon Smith, Luke Smith

OXFORD
Teri Dean

PATASKALA
Michael Blankenship

PEDRO
Marjorie Malone, Sarah DePriest, Julia Mains

PEEBLES
Kristina Garrett, Lisa Franzen, Shanna Mustard, Richard Carroll, Michael Cheesbro, Ryan Bennett, Cullen Williams, Jerad Raines, Lear McCoy, Christina Hoffer, Holly Trotter, Cassaundra Mootz, Raphael Bastos, Matthew Stapleton, Joseph McClanahan

PIKETON
Andrea Gilbert, Jessica Leeth, Sheena Spurgeon, Jenna Smith, Jessica Alley, Cynthianna Johnson, Brandy Bianco, Ashley Harris, Jamie McCoy, Amanda Veach, Casey Miles, Jenna Roberts, Ali Smith, Shaina Rieske, Tara Alley, Sarah Skidmore, Jared Williams, Robin Birkhimer, Brandy Conley, Jonathan Richards

PLAIN CITY
Kerry Mayer

PLEASANT CITY
Jordan Potts

POMEROY
Suzanna Henderson

PORTSMOUTH AND WEST PORTSMOUTH
Damon Graf, Silvia Arcas-Pauner, Richard Compan, Nathaniel George, Kristina Applegate, Jessica Van Deusen, William Keller, Angela George, Kevin Trivisonno, Felicia Diaz, Christine Coronel, Dustin Ison, Bobbi Cooper, Haley Dunn, Jason Hemminger, Thomas Yost, Sarah Huffman, Jeremie Spriggs, Gregory Gibbs, Terry Noel, Stacy Montavon, Kevin Eller, Kasie McCreary, Andrew Heiskell Jarrod Farley, Cecil McGraw, Amber Foltz, Andrea Martin, Jason Van Deusen, Joseph Herrmann, Tonya McKenzie, Christina Hardin, Elizabeth Bentley, Jennifer Stiltner, Shannon Wade, Matthew Arnold, Cynthia Delabar, Arrika Shonkwiler, Ashley Myers, Joshua Coriell, Earl Leslie, Heather Salyer, Timothy Huffman, Sara Crisp, Elizabeth Pietroiacovo, Alex Watts, Mardis Karlsdottir, Katherine Glockner, Jessica Coriell, Jennifer Walsh, Tiffany Lindsey, Andrew Malone, David Rice, Kelley Simpson, Angela Bobst, Mark Dubiel, Elizabeth Schultz, Therese Mahle, Katherine Stephenson, Todd Frazie, Evelyn Gitome, Kevin Downey, Tolley Colley, Nicholas Toppins, Nicola Micucci, Michael Veazey, Steven Sturgill, Dallas Stewart, Melissa Voland, Tricia Dennewitz, Amanda Johnson, Lottie McHugh, Shawna Queen, Michael Purdy, Jessica McDaniel, Stacy McClaskey, Teresa McClaskey, Christina Miller, Absalom Hall, Stephen Thompson, Jessica Riley, Jason Ellis, Rose Hammonds, Danielle Ball, Rachel Holt, Ruth Parker, Courtney York, Julie Skaggs, Micah Ross, Justin Dzik, Philip Parker, Jessica Newman, Patricia Dyer, Kelly Hunter, Dale Altman, Kasey Thacker, John Collins, Tami Ratcliff, Amanda Sadler, Christian O’Rourke, Beth Rush, Carrie Malone, Rocky Adkins, Gregory Pate, Lauren Carnes, Charles Holsinger, Alicia Orians, Chris Dunham, Paula Wroten, Jason Riley, Mallary Wolfe, Kimberly Sadler, Brian Wroten, Alison Stevens, Cassandra Reed, Erica Hall, Jason Bailey, Jeffrey Wiget, Tara Bailey, Gina Collinsworth, Deborah Harper, Sarah Mitchell

PROCTORVILLE
Jeannie Love, Leslie Floyd, Amanda Moore

RIPLEY
Jonathan Landy

ROCKFORD
Zachary Brandenburg

RUSHSYLVANIA
Amanda Watkins

RUSSELLVILLE
Emily Collett, Keith Conn

SANDUSKY
Jonathan Smith

SARAHSVILLE
Shannon Leasure

SARDINIA
Sarah Koehler, Michelle Neal

SCIOTOVILLE
Sarah Patterson, Alicia Lewis, Teresa Bravo, Nicole May, Jessica Sparks

SEAMAN
Alan Tolle, Shannon Heaton, Teresa Carr, Roger Taylor

SHILOH
Jessica Hamman

SOUTH POINT
Joshua Pemberton, Dianna Whitaker, Stephen Belcher, Katherine Johnson, Justin Gibson, Harrison Hunt, Megan Gibson

SOUTH WEBSTER
Heidi Triggs, Taryn Malone

SPRINGFIELD
Chaylee Eichelberger

STOUT
Mary Moore, Kristin Humble, Joel Shiveley, Jesse Perkins

STRUTHERS
Candice Eagon

URBANA
Laura Brugger

VINTON
Emily Osborne

WASHINGTON C. H.
Daniel Easter

WATERLOO
Jonda Carpenter

WAVERLY
Dana Jackson, Angel Jenkins, Lacy Davis, Brittany Leffler, John Dutcher, Holly Taylor, Jeffrey Alley, Tygre Morehart, Lynette Saxour, Michael Westfall, Sarah Moore, Stephen Sowards, Heidi Irvine, Brad Evans, Monica Crandall, Barbara Hatfield, Jeanetta Sowards, Adam Bryant, Erica Stahler, Ashley Conley, Angela Grashel, Tiffany Gullett

WAYNE
Kelly Wagner

WELLSTON
Roger Trace, Brittany Emmert, Jill Hamblin

WEST MILTON
Casey Wooddell

WEST UNION
Joshua Newton, Melanie Mahaffey, Tammy Daniels,Trina Kinhalt, Meredith McCammon, Jade Osman, Derek Jones, Michelle Staggs, Jane Tolle

WHEELERSBURG
Joseph Maiden, Gerard Givan, Regina Clark, Amanda Chamberlin, Bonnie Jones, Lisa Warner, Joan Parker, Andrea Reed, Timothy Henry, Alesha Bell, Tomi Evans, Matthew Hoskins, Jacinda Shaw, Timothy Stepp, Amber Applegate, Jeanette Seibert, Kerra McGue, Robert Lyon, Matthew Watson, Michael Yelley, Corey Reed, Charles Haskins, Travis Chamberlin, Sarah Myers, Megan Forshey, Sarah McBrayer, Terry Greenhill, Harrison Mercer, Michael Perkins, Kimberly Hammond, Allison Fannin, Jessica Cooper, Mariah Woodward, Kayla Crabtree, Stefanie Elliott, Tonya Sowards, Kristie Fannin, John Fenton, Bethany Tolbert, Noel Franke, Karl Tolbert

WHIPPLE
Christa Schott

WILLOUGHBY
Christopher Shirring

WINCHESTER
Danielle Basford, Aimee Wilson, Jessica Purdin, Hollie Grooms, Adam Puckett

KENTUCKY

ASHLAND
Amy Fox, David Mays, Cynthia LeMaster, Kerry Wortman, Stephanie Vankirk

ARGILLITE
Jenna Smallwood

FLATWOODS
Heather Woods, Michelle Cumpton

FLORENCE
Alisha Pratt

GARRISON
Mikel Stone, Amberly Stamper

GREENUP
Stephanie Brown, Jessica Loper, Donnie Morris, Julie Johnson

LOAD
Alisca Musser

QUINCY
Levi Kamer, Karen Carver

RACELAND
Matina Stanko

RUSSELL
Regina Boyle

SOUTH PORTSMOUTH
Ryan Adkins, Tawnya Robinson, Christel Harr, Anna Angell

SOUTH SHORE
Celeste Karr, Alma McGowen, Kathy Turner, Rachel Hudson, Courtney Keen, April Spradlin, Danielle Hensley

VANCEBURG
Greta Blevins, Julee Howard, Sonya Thurman, Ashley Logan, Lee Wills

TILTON
Brandon Workman

TOLLESBORO
Jana Barbour

WURTLAND
Ryan Phillips

WEST VIRGINIA

BARBOURSVILLE
Angela Estep

BRANCHLAND
Sierra Kidd

KENYA

NAIROBI
James Kaime

NAIVASHA
Milcah Chege

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January 6, 2006 

 

(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

 CLARK PLANETARIUM TO HOLD PUBLIC SHOWS

             The Shawnee State University (SSU) Clark Planetarium will be holding a show entitled “Destination Universe” from January 9 through March 13, every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on SSU campus.
            “Destination Universe” is an exploration of the possible future of space travel and the colonization of the Galaxy.  It also ponders what may be explored and settled a thousand years from now and whether or not humans will leave the Earth behind.
            “This show is definitely an out of the ordinary planetarium show,” said Timothy Hamilton, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics at SSU.  “It is science with a science fiction twist.”
            The show will be followed by a live program, “The Skies Tonight,” in which the planetarium operator will point out to the audience just what can be seen in the skies at this time of year.
            The show is open to the general public and suitable for both children and adults.  Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children under 12.  Seating is limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.  In the event the 7 p.m. show sells out, there will be a second showing at 8 p.m.
            For more information on the shows or driving and arrival directions to the ATC, please call (740) 351-3125 or visit the Clark Planetarium website at http://planetarium.shawnee.edu.

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January 6, 2006 

 

(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK TRIP OFFERED

            Got the winter blues? 
            The Center for Community Service is offering a sure cure by hosting the first Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip, an opportunity to travel to a location with fellow students and give a week of service to Habitat for Humanity while also having the chance to visit local sites. 
            “ASB would be a great opportunity for students to give service for a week and gain a good cultural experience and meet new people,” said Tracey Leo, coordinator of community service at SSU.
            Possible locations for the ASB trip are New York City, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Texas, and Pennsylvania.  Transportation, lodging, and some meals will be provided.  There may also be a possibility to earn course credit for work completed.
            There will be an informational meeting held January 10 at 7 p.m. in the upstairs of the University Center.  Please contact Leo at (740) 351-3662 for more information.

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January 8, 2006 

 

(By Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2006 

 

(Article by Shanna Mustard, Communications Specialist)

 HELP THE GOLDEN BEARS BEAT THE RIO ROOTERS

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Golden Bears are out for blood.
            For the first time ever, the Golden Bears and the Rio Rooters, campus organizations for senior citizens, along with SSU's Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity will sponsor blood drives to see who can collect the most units.
            The Golden Bears drive will be on Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center located on SSU’s campus.
            “It is really important to donate blood as often as you can because blood can only be kept for six months,” said Tracey Leo, coordinator of the drive. “The supply constantly has to be refreshed.”
            Leo encourages everyone, not just SSU students and faculty, to donate.
            “The whole community can come and donate,” said Leo. “We had a few community members at our last drive and I would like to see more; just follow the signs to the Rhodes Athletic Center.”
            Leo suggests donors make an appointment by visiting www.givelife.org, entering 45662 as the zip code, and selecting an appointment time or by calling (740) 351-3662 to schedule. There will also be sign-up tables in the University Center (UC) from 11-2 Monday, Jan. 9 through Wednesday, Jan. 11.
            “One donation of blood can save up to four lives,” said Leo. “Our goal is 60 units but we have openings for up to 100 donors. It would be great to collect 100 units.”
            Donors will receive a free t-shirt courtesy of the Red Cross for their donation.

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January 10, 2006 

 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

SERVSAFE FOOD TRAINING A SUCCESS AT SSU

           A ServSafe Food Safety Certification Training class held in August was so successful that Brenda Covert, manager of Business and Industry Training at Shawnee State University (SSU) has announced another training session is being planned for March 20th and 21^st from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on campus.
          “We had a very wide array of participants from schools, hospitals, restaurants, grocery stores, catering services, and nursing homes,” Covert said. “The participants were very involved in all aspects of this practical training, which resulted in all participants passing the exam. Their average score was 91.65 percent.”
           The two day comprehensive ServSafe training educates attendees on the elements of safe food handling and how to design a safety program that protects customers from potential food borne illness.
          “I enjoyed the training and found that all of the information provided was practical and very useful to the food service department of our school district,” said Mary Kay Johnson, food service coordinator for the Portsmouth City School system.
          The course in August was taught by Dorita Hodges, the management training coordinator for LaRosas, Inc. in Cincinnati. Hodges is certified as a trainer for the ServSafe courses by the National Restaurant Association.
          “This was the best and most applicable training class that I have ever attended, the instructor was excellent,” said Valerie Kramer, the owner of Kramer’s Catering.” I believe this training should be required for all food establishments. I hope that local restaurants and food service providers take advantage of having this excellent course offered locally.”
          According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 76 million cases of food borne illness occur each year in the United States as a result of the mishandling of food by workers. In addition over 500,000 people are hospitalized each year and at least 5,000 people die as a result of food borne illness. The CDC reports that 90 percent of reported cases of food borne illness are related to poor food handling practices involving improper holding temperatures and poor personal hygiene.
          Covert said the two day training is for food service managers or employees who serve food anywhere to the public. She said the training is also appropriate for local health officials whose responsibilities include restaurant inspection and inspection of food concessions at local fairs and carnivals.
          Participants who pass the examination at the end of the training will be eligible for certification by the Ohio/Kentucky Department of Health and the National Restaurant Association.
          The cost for the March 20-21 training session is $199, which includes lunch, handouts and the exam. Covert said those interested can call (740) 351-3171 or toll free (866) 672-8778 (ext 3171) to register. The deadline to register is March 13.

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January 10, 2006 

 

(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

SSU STUDENTS FORM NEW BOOK CLUB

           To promote the enjoyment of literature on the campus of Shawnee State University (SSU) the Calliope Literary Club was officially formed and recognized by the Student Government Association (SGA) during last quarter.
          “We formed the book club so that people could informally get together and discuss books,” said Taryn Malone, club president. “I don’t think we have enough of that.”
         Dr. Tim Scheurer, chair of the Department of English and Humanities and club advisor enjoys the atmosphere of the club.
          “It’s nice to sit around and discuss books without having to be assessing the level of critical thinking and for others to be able to respond in a non-academic setting. It is a little more open atmosphere,” Scheurer said.
           The group is open to the community as well as SSU students, staff and faculty and meets every Thursday night at 6:00 at different locations, according to Malone.
           “We usually read three books per quarter.” said Malone.

          Scheurer said club members started out by reading books such as Robert Cormier’s “The Chocolate War” which topped the 2004 most challenged book list.
           “One of the books we read was Walter Dean Myers ‘Fallen Angels’, a young adult novel about Vietnam, and then we thought we would read some adult Vietnam lit , Tim O’Brien’s ‘The Things They Carried’,” Scheurer said. “I would guess the current war situation had something to do with people’s interest in the subject.”
            Scheurer said during the winter quarter club members will be reading books by expatriate writers.
          “We’re probably going to read Hemingway’s ‘A Moveable Feast’ as a core text and then works by other expatriates,” he said. “We like to go between classic and contemporary, poetry and fiction. We might do something with drama at some point and maybe even nonfiction.”
        According to Malone, the club plans to try something new during spring quarter.
          “We’re going to read books that have been adapted into movies. We haven’t decided which titles we’re going to read but we’re thinking about doing a sequence, read a book then watch the movie,” Malone said. 
         Whether you’re a fast reader or you read at a slower pace, the club accommodates all participants.
          “We decide among ourselves whether or not we have time to read the entire book before the next meeting or if we only have time to read half, so that no one ruins the ending of the book for anyone else,” Malone said.
          There are no membership dues. Malone said the books they are going to read are available at the University Bookstore each quarter.
          For more information about the Calliope Literary Club, contact Taryn Malone at (740) 351-3095 or (740) 778-2565 or by e-mail at malonet@shawnee.edu.

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(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

 SSU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE JANUARY 13

             Shawnee State University (SSU) offers a number of scholarships based on individual achievement and financial need. 
            “Shawnee State is committed to helping students attend college,” said Barbara Bradbury, director of financial aid at SSU.  “The generous funds provided by the university, Shawnee State Development Foundation, The Scioto County Area Foundation and various outside donors make college a reality for many residents both inside and outside the southern Ohio region.”
            The deadline for applying for scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year is January 13.  There are three steps a student must complete in order to apply.  First the student must apply for admission to SSU.  Next, the student must submit the scholarship application by January 13, which is available at SSU’s financial aid office or online at www.shawnee.edu/off/fa/scholarship.html, where a list of all available scholarships can also be found.  Lastly, the student must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 17, 2006.  This can be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. 
            Some awards require the deduction of tuition-specific state grants.  Scholarship funds are applied to the recipient’s account in quarterly installments.  Unless otherwise specified, a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per quarter, continuous attendance (except summer), and a 3.25 SSU grade point average is necessary for renewable scholarships.
            For more information, contact the financial aid office at (740) 351-3292.

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(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

JAZZMAN’S CAFÉ MAKES DEBUT ON CAMPUS

             Along with books, periodicals, and microfiche, the Shawnee State University (SSU) Clark Memorial Library is now the place to go for a good cup of coffee.
            Jazzman’s Café, introduced by SSU and Sodexho Campus Services, features an espresso bar full of fresh baked pastries, tea, and coffee as well as a place to sit and enjoy smooth jazz sounds.
            Randy Warman, director of student activities and auxiliaries said, “This café was the compilation of dreams; Tess Midkiff wanted the café, and SSU vice-president Roger Murphy strongly advocated it, and I cannot say enough about how well Sodexho has worked with us to make it happen.”
            “We are pleased to have Jazzman’s Café in the library as an additional service for our students, faculty and staff” said Tess Midkiff, library director.  “If the first week is any indication, we anticipate the café will be enthusiastically received.”
            Justin Schiltz, an SSU sophomore majoring in occupational therapy, is employed at the café and said there has been positive reactions on campus.
            “Students have told me this is the best thing to happen to SSU in a long time,” he said.  “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback, and we’re going to continue to bring good service to campus.”
            “Anything we can do to serve our students is a priority,” said Warman.  “The nice thing about Jazzman’s is that along with adding to the décor of the library, it gives students the chance to be able to go into the library and relax.  It is a friendlier environment and will hopefully draw more people into the library.”
            To celebrate the grand opening of Jazzman’s customers are invited to choose from several promotions:  50 cents off any pastry, a free flavor “shot” added to any beverage or a free beverage size upgrade from Jan. 9 through Jan. 13.
            Located across from the circulation desk, the hours of operation for Jazzman’s are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

OLUGBILE TO PRESENT LECTURE AND WORKSHOP AT MERCYHURST COLLEGE

             Michael Olugbile, senior instructor of ceramics and head of ceramics program at Shawnee State University (SSU) will be presenting his talents by presenting a lecture and workshop titled “A Life – Eclectic Coloring” at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA on Jan. 16.  Olugbile’s presentations are part of an event titled “International Vision:  Kanazawa and Olugbile – Printmaking and Ceramics.”
            Olugbile was invited to participate by former classmate and friend Thomas Hubert, who is now the chairman of the art department at Mercyhurst College.
            “Hubert saw my memoirs I had written on a website and asked me to come and share my techniques of ceramics,” said Olugbile.  “I believe my lecture and workshop will introduce my distinctive techniques to the audience because of my use of colored clays.”
            “I believe this is an opportunity to share what I’ve learned when I came to America,” said Olugbile.  “It is a privilege and I feel so blessed.”
            In addition to the lecture and workshop, 22 pieces of Olugbile’s art will be on display at Mercyhurst’s Cummings Art Gallery through Feb. 18.

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(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

        DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENT TO BE HELD AT SSU

           In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Africa Hispanic Asia/Pacific Native Americans (AHANA) student club will present a panel discussion regarding the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, January 17^th in the University Center Micklethwaite Banquet Hall from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
          Matt Matthews, multicultural student affairs coordinator said the panel will consist of local residents, Eugene Collins, Clemmy Womack, Al Oliver, Clarence Parker and Elsie Shabazz.
          “The panel will give their views on the events and programs resulting from the movement that began in 1954 with Rosa Parks in Birmingham, Alabama, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s leadership for civil rights and equality into the 21^st. century,” Matthews said.
          He said students with the AHANA club will ask the questions of the panelists.
          “The opportunity for students from the AHANA club to get involved in the activities is a benefit to their leadership and success on campus,” Matthews said. “Student involvement will encourage others to participate in activities and issues that will be important to them in their personal development as students and community leaders of tomorrow.”
            The panel discussion is free and open to the public.

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(Article by Mistie Cook Spicer, Communications Coordinator)

GRAMMAR AND PROOFREADING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT SSU

          To get ahead in the business world you have to have the proper tools, drive, determination and, of course, excellent writing skills.
           On Friday, January 27^th, Shawnee State University’s (SSU) Office of University Outreach Services will offer “Grammar and Proofreading Skills for Busy People,” a workshop to help professionals improve their writing, in room 205 of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC)  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
          “Professional writing skills are essential for one’s ongoing career success,” said Brenda Covert, manager of Business and Industry Training at SSU. “This workshop offers participants an opportunity to learn how to add professional polish to every piece of written communication he or she creates.”
          According to The Wall Street Journal, 98 percent of the top executives surveyed noted effective business writing as the skill most needed for recognition and success. However, 80 percent of the businesses surveyed cited written communication as their employees’ biggest skill problem.
            Covert said the workshop will take individuals through the most commonly misused rules that prevent employees from being sensational writers.  Participants will learn how to choose the correct pronoun, eliminate misplaced modifiers, and learn tricks to ensure subject and verb agreement in sentences. Covert said participants will also learn how to avoid “comma-itis” by learning when a comma is essential, how to decrease wordiness, use correct punctuation and spelling and when to use formal versus informal language.
          “The trainer for the workshop is communications expert Cathie Mullins,” Covert said. “Mullins has many years of experience in communications. She will teach participants how to communicate clearly and powerfully in letters, emails, and presentations.”
           The workshop costs $79 which includes lunch and handouts. To sign up or for more information, call (740) 351-3304.

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(Article by Stephanie Smith, Communications Specialist)

 SSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO HOST HOMECOMING 2006 ALUMNI EVENTS

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) Alumni Association is inviting SSU graduates to attend Homecoming 2006, February 3 and 4 on the SSU campus.
            “Our Alumni Council has coordinated these events and we hope to have a large turnout, not only from local alumni but from those who have relocated as well,” said Angela Henderson, assistant director of development/alumni affairs. 
            A Homecoming pep rally bonfire will kick off the events at 7:30 p.m. on February 3 on the campus green near Cedar Apartments. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are welcome.  After the bonfire an alumni-only reception will be held at 9 p.m. at Noggins Pub on Gallia Street .  Those wishing to attend must RSVP.
            On February 4, activities will begin at 9 a.m. with a showing of “Through the Eyes of Hubble” at SSU’s Clark Planetarium in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) building on campus.
            “Many alumni have not yet visited the planetarium, so this will be an interesting event for them,” said Henderson .
            A tour of the newly built housing facilities will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a campus tour at 10:45 a.m.  Both tours will begin at the University Center .
            “Homecoming is about family coming home.  Alumni are an important part of the SSU family, so we want them to feel welcome,” said Henderson .  “One way to do that is to have events for them where they can see what’s happened since they’ve been away and events that give them a chance to reconnect with other members of the SSU family.”
            Homecoming 2006 continues with the SSU Women’s basketball game at 2 p.m. and the Men’s game following at 4 p.m.  Both teams are taking on Mount Vernon Nazarene College .  A hospitality suite is open to alumni during the game.  To receive the free alumni tickets, alumni must RSVP by calling (740) 351-3364 or by filling out the form at http://alumni.shawnee.edu.
            Following the basketball games will be the traditional and very popular Men’s and Women’s Alumni basketball games.  Those who are interested in signing up must call Jim Arnzen, SSU director of athletics, at (740) 351-3263.
            At 7 p.m. a volleyball Alumni game is scheduled.  If interested, please call (740) 351-3364 or email alumni@shawnee.edu.
            From 9 p.m. to midnight, the Homecoming Dance will take place at the American Legion, 705 Court Street.  Alumni are welcome and must RSVP for free tickets.
            SSU alumni can also receive discounts at local hotels and motels for the weekend at Days Inn, Ramada Inn, or the Holiday Inn in Portsmouth .
            All events and times are subject to change.  For updated information please visit http://alumni.shawnee.edu or the Bear Blog at www.bearblog.net.  For questions please call Angela Henderson at (740) 351-3284.

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(Article by Shanna Mustard, Communications Specialist)

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS JAN. 24

            The Shawnee State University (SSU) International Film Festival “A Celebration of Fine Cuisine” begins Jan. 24.
            The festival will feature five full-length films from five countries in five weeks. Each film begins on a Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Library room 205. An SSU professor will host each film and lead a discussion afterwards. The movies are free and open to the public. 
            Greek native and organizer of the event, Stylianos Hadjiyannis, Ph.D., will host, “A Touch of Spice,” a 2003 Greek film to open the festival. In the film, the main character uses his cooking skills to enrich the lives of others, but realizes he has forgotten to add some spice to his own life. 
            Hadjiyannis organized similar film festivals in the past and decided to revive the event this year. 
            “The purpose of the event is to bring the world to SSU through the film medium,” said Hadjiyannis. “This is the cheapest way for students to achieve some degree of global awareness. In the United States , with the exception of some independent film studios, we don’t make films like the ones we will be showing at the film festival. We focus on blockbusters and mindless violence. It is important that we see foreign films to see something very different. They can tell some good stories with little money.”
            Monique Balsam, Ph.D., a native of the Netherlands , will host on Jan. 31 “Babette’s Feast,” an Oscar winning 1988 Denmark film about the lives of two religious, devoted sisters, who wish to commemorate their father’s life with a feast and their mysterious guest who helps them attempt this. 
            Wei Ying Hsiao, Ph.D., a Taiwan native, hosts the 1994 Taiwan movie “Eat Drink Man Woman” on Feb. 7. The movie focuses on the love lives of master chef Chu , his three unmarried daughters, and the elaborate dinners they share each Sunday. 
            On Feb. 14, John Lorentz , Ph.D., of the USA will host the 2000 American film “What’s Cooking,” a film about four families and the mounting tensions they face as they celebrate Thanksgiving.
            Julia Coll, Ph.D., a native of Venezuela, wraps up the film festival on Feb. 21 with the 1993 Mexican film “Like Water for Chocolate,” a romantic drama set in old Mexico. Tita and Pedro want to marry. However, Tita’s mother forbids the marriage because Tita, as the youngest daughter, must stay and take care of her. The movie shows the power of love and the power of food. 
            “We decided to start the film festival on the Jan. 24 to coincide with the International Culture and Cuisine Day at SSU, held in the afternoon for SSU students and staff, since the theme of the film festival is food,” said Hadjiyannis.  
            The SSU Center for International Programs and Activities (CIPA) sponsors International Film Festival organized by the International Forum Student Club. The movies will be English translations or have English subtitles. 

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